With American Michael Bradley not in the team, Roma dropped&nbsp; a 4-1 decision at Juventus, incurring the wrath of sporting director Walter Sabatini, who said afterward, "Many players don't deserve to wear the shirt." Read the whole story

Italian Fabrizio Miccoli, whose admiration for Argentine great Diego Maradona has extended to paying $25,000 for an earring that Maradona once owned and naming his son Diego, put on a Maradona-like display in Sunday, scoring a hat trick -- including an incredible volley from 50 yards -- in Palermo's 4-1 ... Read the whole story

Boris Vukcevic, a 22-year-old Croatian-born midfielder who had started in every game for German Bundesliga team Hoffenheim this season, is in critical condition in hospital after being involved in a major car accident. Read the whole story